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Funding for Education Research from the Spencer Foundation

Feb 05, 2026 at 11:07 pm by Amanda Lai

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Grant opportunity: The Spencer Foundation is now accepting proposals for its Small Research Grants on Education Program. This program provides funding for research in multiple disciplines focused on the most pressing questions in education. 

Eligibility: Principal investigators must be affiliated with a non-profit organization or public/governmental institution (such as a school district or institution of higher education) willing to serve as the administering organization.

Grant Amount and Grant Period: The maximum award is $50,000 with a grant period of one to five years. 

Deadline: April 15th, 2026

For more information: For more information about the grant or how to apply, click here.

Brockport Research Institute is a NYS certified woman-owned business enterprise that provides grant-writing, evaluation, project management, and professional learning services. If you or your organization are interested in this grant and want to know how Brockport Research Institute can help, please reach out to us at grants@brockportresearchinstitute.com or 1585-431-3416. Brockport Research Institute is not affiliated with this grant program or the Spencer Foundation.